Woolen balaclava
Hi everyone, yesterday I saw this cashmere balaclava at COS and really wanted it, but sadly a tad too expensive. Are there any brands out there that have a very similar product than the COS model at a more affordable price range?
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It would be helpful to know what your budget is
Your best bet is probably looking through Etsy. Here is an example: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1149183113/balaclava-adult-100-merino-wool
I would only look at merino options - you won't find a cashmere item cheaper that is okay quality. The COS item is already a lower cost version of a nicer designer one so you there is a limit to how far you can squeeze cost out without quality being totally shit if that makes sense. So I would recommend merino over cashmere because the quality will be significantly better at the price point
Yeah my bad, I was just hoping to see options and based on the quality and look adjust my budget. Seeing the pricing on Etsy though, it's not far off from the COS piece so if I'd splurge I might as well splurge on the one I actually love.
I would probably get the COS one
Zara has another option.
H&M does too but I wouldn't touch that one
I tried the Zara one today, flimsy and badly produced. Very thin compared to the heavy COS one. If I get one it'll be that.
Makes sense, COS it is then!
Worth keeping an eye out for sales or discounted ones from Lemaire or Studio Nicholson as well - both make ones that are quite similar and the Lemaire one I believe is the one that COS is imitating. They'll be more expensive but I think you can find one around discounted to around $140 USD if you're patient
Otherwise the COS one looks nice